Calcium Channel Blockers Quiz

<p>They are NO donors that induce venular dilation and are chemically related to potassium channel openers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They belong to the same class as beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-dihydropyridines like verapamil and diltiazem have marked effects on arteriolar vasodilatation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They selectively block L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells, leading to vasodilation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increasing heart rate (+ve chronotropism)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They cause vasodilation by increasing the production of nitric oxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nifedipine sustained release</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are examples of verapamil and diltiazem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are mentioned as one of the drug classes used for angina treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vasodilation of veins, reducing preload and ventricular filling pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They inhibit the enzyme $\text{pFOX}$, leading to reduced myocardial oxygen demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To bypass first-pass metabolism in the liver, ensuring direct systemic arrival of the drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dihydropyridines</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Activation of protein kinase G (PKG), leading to vascular smooth muscle relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Negative chronotropic and inotropic effects, reducing myocardial oxygen demand</p> Signup and view all the answers